Posts Tagged ‘money’
Otp’s Guide to the World of Gypsy Tactics
Lost, elusive, and sneaky as hell, gypsies are out to steal your shit. You know the stereotype—long skirts, jingling bells, headscarves, living the free life. You may share the wanderlust lifestyle, but you know they’re pulling some crafty schemes to keep it going and unless you can hop on their nomadic bandwagon, you ain’t nothing [...]
What the F*ck is a Sherpa?
Long before Bear Grylls was wrestling lions and drinking his own piss on Man vs. Wild, there was a group of outdoorsmen who could scale mountains blindfolded—with a grown man on their backs. Sherpas, found mostly in Eastern Asia, are known for their superhuman mountaineering abilities. Furthermore, their trekking gear is usually sub par and [...]
10 Ways Budget Airlines Rip You Off
Companies like EasyJet, Ryanair, and Spirit Airlines will save you a some bucks ’cause they cut out the frills (if you consider half a can of Coke a frill), but are they really worth the extra cost in terms of hassle? Before you buy the next cheapo flight, be aware of the trade offs you’re [...]
OTP’S Guide to Partying Your Ass Off in Goa
To make up for being the smallest state in India , Goa developed a huge party complex. Squeeze in as much sleep as possible on the overnight bus or train ride there from Mumbai because, in Goa, between hippy strong-hold Arambol, rave central Anjuna, and Sunburn-spot Candolim, blinking will be the only shut eye you’ll get for days. Goa is the [...]
Backpacking in Style: How to Look Less Like a Hobo
Being mistaken for a homeless vagabond is a professional hazard when you’re a broke ass backpacker. Granted: you’re lugging everything that matters on your back, the crowded hostel only has one bathroom, and you’re too cheap for a haircut. But you don’t have to look like a hobo (or worse, an obnoxious American). Check out [...]
The 10 Friendliest Expat Cities
Back in the day, anyone who left home in search of the good life was called an immigrant. Today, there’s a much hipper label for the modern migrant—expatriate, or expat. Unlike people who immigrate because of poverty, political instability, or poor working conditions, expats usually come from wealthier countries and often plan to return or keep [...]
The 5 Best Places to Teach English Around the World
Home bred Americans, Brits and Aussies have a skill that’s high demand in many parts of the world: English. Your native language is pretty much the Man when it comes to business, education and foreign affairs, and the need for teachers is higher than the supply. Check out OTP’s list of best locales to teach [...]
Backpackers Guide 101: Budgeting + Money
Daily Average budget by country (USD) : West Europe: $30 – $60 East Europe: $20 – $40 South East Asia: $10 – $30 South America: $10 – $50 Australia/ New Zealand : $20 – $50 Middle East: $10 – $30 India: $10 – $30 Pre-Trip Expenses (All prices in USD) Backpack: $120 – $200 For [...]
10 Step Guide to Backpacking Europe – What you need to know right now!
Entertaining the idea of traveling to Europe but don’t know where to get started? Well consider yourself lucky. OTP’s 10 step guide below breaks it down for you to get your travel juices flowing. 1. Hostels/accommodations: While the idea of spontaneously backpacking around Europe with no plan is tempting, it can also leave you with [...]
